Innovatech TERMINATOR-2000e, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Eyes
Immediately rinse with cool running water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention after rinsing.
Ingestion
Lead/Lead compounds: Consult a physician.
Battery Electrolyte (Acid): Do not induce vomiting. Refer to a physician immediately.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Inorganic lead and its compounds can aggravate chronic forms of kidney, liver, and neurologic diseases.
Contact of battery electrolyte (acid) with the skin may aggravate skin diseases such as eczema and contact
dermatitis.
V. Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point (test method)
Hydrogen - 259
o
C
Autoignition Temperature
Hydrogen 580ºC
Flammable Limits in Air, % by Vol.
Hydrogen LEL - 4.1 UEL - 74.2
Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, foam, or CO
2
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Use positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard
Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced in the cells during normal battery operations, hydrogen is
flammable and oxygen supports combustion. These gases enter the air through the vent caps. To avoid
the chance of a fire or explosion, keep sparks and other sources of ignition away from the battery.
VI. Reactivity Data
Stability
Unstable ; Stable
Conditions to Avoid
Sparks and other sources of ignition may ignite hydrogen gas.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid)
Lead/lead compounds: Potassium, carbides, sulfides, peroxides, phosphorus, sulfur.
Battery electrolyte (acid): Combustible materials, strong reducing agents, most metals, carbides, organic
materials, chlorates, nitrates, picrates, and fulminates.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Lead/Lead compounds: Oxides of lead and sulfur
Battery electrolyte (acid): Hydrogen, sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide
Hazardous Polymerization
May Occur
;
Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid
High temperature. Battery electrolyte (acid) will react with water to
produce heat. Can react with oxidizing or reducing agents.
VII. Control Measures
Engineering Controls
Store lead acid batteries with adequate ventilation. Room ventilation is required for batteries utilized for
standby power generation. Never recharge batteries in an unventilated, enclosed space.
Work Practices
Make certain vent caps are on tightly. Place a minimum of two layers of corrugated cardboard between
layers of batteries. When stacking in trailer, stack no more than three layers high. Use a battery carrier
to lift a battery or place hands at opposite corners to avoid spilling acid through the vents. Avoid contact
with internal components of the batteries.